Memorial Day weekend will mark the start of the fifth year of the Marion Area Convention Bureau’s Marion’s Amazing Treasures summer playing card promotion. The award winning promotion will feature a new selection of local historical treasures as well as a selection of ones better known.
New Immunizations Required For 7th Graders
May 27, 2010 by
Under guidelines established by the Ohio Department of Health, Marion Public Health is reporting that all students entering the 7th grade in the 2010-2011 school year will be required to have a booster dose of the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccine prior to the start of the new school year.
Last Minute Change For Marion Blood Drive
May 27, 2010 by
A Red Cross blood drive originally scheduled as an in-house collection at a local manufacturing plant has been moved to the First Church of The Nazarene at 233 W. Church St. in Marion. The drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 28th, and has been opened to members of the general public.
Marion Republicans of the Month Named
May 27, 2010 by
The March and April Republicans of the Month have been named by the Marion County Republican Central and Executive Committee. They are Judith O'Hare for March and Alec M. Orewiler for April.
Proposals Sought For Senior Services Grant Funds
May 26, 2010 by
Beginning June 1, the Marion County Council on Aging will begin accepting proposals for senior services for 2011. Complete bid packets, containing detailed service specifications and other necessary information, will be available for all agencies who are interested in applying for funding.
City Police Engaged In “Click It or Ticket” Campaign
May 26, 2010 by
The Marion City Police Department is joining with other law enforcement agencies in the national Click It or Ticket campaign. Officials say the zero tolerance effort is not only about enforcing the law, but also about gaining public awareness of the risks of not wearing a seatbelt.
State Mediating Cemetery Complaints
May 25, 2010 by
Over the Memorial Day Weekend, more Ohioans will pay their respects and visit cemeteries throughout the state than at any other time of the year.
“Cemeteries are important places in our lives because they often serve as the final resting place of our loved ones,” said Kimberly Zurz, Director of the Ohio Department of Commerce. “When Ohioans have a concern about a cemetery, they should first bring the issue to the attention of the cemetery’s management. On those occasions when the issue cannot be resolved, Ohioans can file a complaint with the Ohio Cemetery Dispute Resolution Commission."
Meeker Sportsman Club Holding Fishing Derby
May 25, 2010 by
The Meeker Sportsman Club is holding a Fishing Derby on June 5th for kids 15 and under. A fishing class will be held from 9:00am to 9:45am and first 30 students will receive fishing gear. The derby will run from 10:00am to 11:30am with prizes and a free lunch.
